June 19, 2023
The reason for doing this study is to find the genes with changes that cause hearing impairment in people from Africa, and to better understand how these genes affect hearing in African populations.
June 8, 2023
Fragile X Syndrome (FXS), also known as the most common inherited cause of intellectual disability (ID), is a neurogenic condition that affects twice as many males as females.
June 8, 2023
Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) is the most common monogenic X-linked condition which causes variable degrees of Intellectual Disability (ID), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), delay in acquisition of speech and other cognitive skills; affecting one in 7143 males and one in 11,111 females [1–5]. Some individuals with FXS may present characteristics of facial appearance such as, a large forehead and prominent ears.
June 8, 2023
Capture the full scope of variation to improve health care, equity and medical research globally.
March 1, 2023
What parents need to know
February 16, 2023
The untapped potential of DNA technology to significantly boost healthcare in Africa, including the acceleration of diagnosis and treatment of threats like HIV and tuberculosis, substantiates the urgent need for focused investment in genomics.
February 16, 2023
Scientists at the University of Ghana have identified a gene linked to inherited deafness in the country.
February 1, 2023
We had an interview on RX Radio to discuss hearing loss in general and to explain more about the research we do. Click here to access the interview and learn more about hearing loss: RX Radio interview
February 1, 2023
HI-Genes Africa have created a short video on facts about hearing loss. Did you know these things? Help to spread awarenes. #DeafAwarenessAfrica